Production Technology

Fletcher Granite is an industry leader in innovating production systems geared to increasing efficiency and improving response times. In the 1940’s Fletcher pioneered in-quarry wire sawing and “jet channel burning”, technologies which at the time created a revolution in quarrying and thick slab extraction. More recently Fletcher Granite has been a leader in the use of water-jet technology to facilitate granite quarrying. Today Fletcher Granite is pioneering the development of a multi-diamond quarry wire saw for the efficient production of thick slab and rough block.

Our fabrication plant, covering over 65,000 square feet, houses state-of-the-art equipment including computerized multi and single wire diamond saws, jumbo rotary saws with capacity to handle blades up to 14’ (4.2 m) in diameter, and numerous smaller saws for cut-off and edgework.

A standard gauge, short-line railroad with more than two miles of track transports stone from our Westford quarry to our fabricating facility. A spur connection to the main rail line enables granite material to be efficiently transported throughout North America as well as overseas.

Hydraulic splitters give Fletcher Granite great capacity for building stone, curbing and bridge stone up to more than three feet in rise. Finishing work is aided by many machines designed and fabricated in-house, including curb jointing saws, circle splitters, and an inlet machine for curb inlets. Automatic thermaling and polishing machines produce consistent finishes.

New saws, polishers and fabrication equipment are continuously being added. Stone quarries around the world use technology inspired by Fletcher Granite to save time and money in granite production.

As always, our most valuable resource is our people. Our stonecutters, and machinery and equipment operators are experienced and highly skilled. With their mastery of our wide range of equipment, we can fabricate almost any requirement and provide or replicate any finish.

As always, our most valuable resource is our people. With a number of highly experienced stonecutters, machinery, and equipment operators and a wide range of equipment we can fabricate almost any requirement and provide or replicate any finish.

We pride ourself on the ability to produce fine granite materials and can accommodate any project need or specification.

 

 
 
   
Specifications
For a sample specifications form for granite curbing click here.
 
 
 
   
Sample Booklets, Granite Samples
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